The Argentinian Preacher

I met a young man on the roof of one of my inspections.  He represented a roofing company that was assisting the homeowner.  He didn't seem to have a great deal of knowledge concerning roofs at the time. However, during the inspection, he would interlace his conversation with religious terms and sayings.  Based on his accent, I believed that he might be from a Latin American country. I began asking direct questions concerning Catholic theology. He was very knowledgeable on the subject but spoke as if it were not a faith that he practiced. I quickly learned that the young man Jonathan was an evangelical Christian.  

Since our first meeting, I was able to not only share an English version of a study Bible with him but also a Spanish version for him and his mother.  I've since become good friends with Jonathan Resquin from Argentina.  He is not only a pastor at his church but also does work as a translation pastor.  He has assisted me with translation many times and was even able to share the gospel with the homeowner at one inspection. How did God know I needed a good friend like Jonathan.  And to meet him on a roof, wow! I love the sovereignty of the Lord. 

Conditional Confirmation

My appointment was supposed to be with a woman that I had previously spoken to on the phone.  Instead, I met with a man at her residence.  The man explained that his mother couldn't make it because she had checked into a hospital.  He was unsure of her condition.  I proceeded with my inspection and before the inspection ended, his mother called the house.  She asked to speak with me.  She apologized and said that she planned on being there but that she had a sharp pain in her abdomen area.  After additional details, I said that her condition sounds like it could be a gall bladder attack.  She was amazed that I had said that because that’s what the doctor was telling her.  I explained that I had the same condition and had undergone surgery to remove it.  She was amazed again because she was praying that morning to the Lord for confirmation of the diagnosis.  She was astonished that she would receive it by calling her house and speaking to her adjuster that she had never met.  I told her that I would pray for her.  Before leaving, I gave her son a Bible and ask that he deliver to his mother.

The Prison Minister

While concluding my time with Mr. Ugalde, he began telling me that he was retired.  After retirement, he began a prison ministry.  He said that he was always asking questions about scripture so that he may present truth when he spoke to prisoners.  I ask him if he had a study bible.  He thought that I meant a standard bible used for reading.  I explained that it was one that explained scripture in footnotes.  He said that he did not.  I presented him with a John MacArthur study bible and his eyes were like so many others.  They have a look of awe that the Lord saw their need and desire for wisdom and was there present meeting their need.  I left as I usually do after these encounters, humbled and amazed at God’s providence and faithfulness.

The Woman Drawing From The Well

As I was inspecting a house, I noticed the lady of the house turning through various pages of her Bible while seated at her dining table.  I asked her what she was studying and she replied that she was trying to get to know God better.  As we concluded our business, I asked if I could give her a study Bible.  She accepted it.  I said that God knew her desires for knowledge and saw her studying his Word.  I said that I believed he wanted to provide a resource for her to know him better.  The look on her face was one of awe that God had his eye on her.  Just like for the Samaritan woman, the Lord provides “Living Water” from his word. (John 4:07-14)